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  • Psychometrics
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Health Promotion

Background:

  • Executive function is crucial for daily living activities.
  • The Adult Executive Functioning Inventory (ADEXI) assesses executive function in nonclinical adults.
  • Previous ADEXI validation relied on classical test theory.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the psychometric properties of the ADEXI using Rasch analysis.
  • To provide additional evidence for the ADEXI's validity and reliability.
  • To confirm the ADEXI's suitability for assessing executive function in the general adult population.

Main Methods:

  • Rasch analysis and differential item functioning (DIF) were employed.
  • 1764 adults (aged 18-25) completed the Mandarin version of the ADEXI via online survey.
  • Data included self-reported ADEXI scores and demographic information (gender, education).

Main Results:

  • ADEXI items demonstrated good fit within their respective subscales (working memory, inhibition, flexibility).
  • The Likert scale ordering correctly reflected increasing difficulty (poorer executive function).
  • No significant DIF was found across gender or educational subgroups.

Conclusions:

  • Rasch analysis confirmed the ADEXI's satisfactory psychometric properties.
  • The study supported the unidimensionality of ADEXI subscales and appropriate response scaling.
  • The ADEXI is a reliable tool for evaluating executive function and promoting adult health.